Modern Drummer Publications The Working Drummer is an updated compilation of one of Modern Drummer's longest running and most popular columns - 'Club Scene.' In these columns (from April of 1980 through July of 1992), author Rick Van Horn offered lessons learned in over 25 years as a club drummer. Whether your gig is steady or casual, at home or on the road, in clubs or on the wedding circuit - if you make even part of your living playing drums - you'll find a wealth of useful information in this book.